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Snakes are in every county of North Carolina. you will at one time or more in your life run across them, whether in your garden, garage or even in your home.

Eastern and Western Rat snakes are one of my favorite snakes just because they are so fascinating. For one thing they don’t need the sun to metabolize their foods. this means that they don’t have to be out in the sun to digest their meals. they hang out in crawl spaces and even attics for months at a time where other snakes would need to come and go.

So its no wonder that I am called on most of my reptile calls to remove them.

Although typically a very dark almost black top with pasterns blended in the scales and usually have a light underbelly, in youth their patterns are more present and are most often confused with Copperhead.

Rat snakes are very territorial, they will kill , even consume any snake that would happen into there areas. As fierce hunters rat snakes can set up ambush in almost any place. they have great eye to boot. this is way it is very beneficial to allow their presence if at all possible.. “better a black snake than a poisonous snake farmers used to say” , it is actually true.

Although I love these amazing creatures, they have no place in our homes.This is why The wildlife Professionals are here! we are great at removing and even excluding them form your house to avoid future occurrences. We have treatments as well that we can use to ensure a safe yards and play areas as well.

Copperhead Snakes or Agkistrodon Contortrix
Theses snakes can vary in color from grey to Brown Cross bands to light brown variations.
When Copperhead snakes are born (alive, and not from eggs) they look like adults except for the yellowish or greenish tail coloration.

In the Summer(Hot) Months Copperheads become nocturnal.
In Spring and Fall they are often found on Wooded Hilltop Rock Outcrops with a southern exposure.

Mother Copperhead snakes typically give birth from August to October depending the area or state they live in, and they give live birth and not from eggs.
Food consists of insects, frogs, toads, lizards,small birds, other snake and they love rodents.Prairie Rattlesnake: Crotalus Viridus a Pitt Viper Snake, Has one of the largest rattles of most if rattlesnakes. Dark Gray or Brown Blotches, Head body and tail are greenish gray to brown. Tails bands are similar color to body blotches, belly grayish white. youth looks similar to adults.Habitat: Rocky Canyon or open prairies with abundant small wildlife that burrow to feed upon. They are burrow explorer experts.
in Spring and fall they prefer south facing hillsides with large rock outcrops.
Summer months they become nocturnal exploring the grasslands and prairies for food such as lizards, mice, rats, chipmunks, gophers, prairie dogs and other smaller snakes.
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Snake Removal in Fort Worth and Dallas, Texas Area.
Snake calls are a normal call for nuisance wildlife professional. A snake call can consist of a normal snake extraction from a yard to a full on snake infestation.

Snake Control in Fort Worth and Dallas, Texas Area.
Snake control can be summed up with the capture and prevention of future snake issues. Snake control in Fort Worth and Dallas, Texas Area can be performed by experienced snake trapping and snake handling professionals. The use of certain types of repellents can be used.

Snake Habitats .
Snake habitats vary for each species of snake, A venomous snake such as the Copperhead snake like leaf litter and dark damp places to set up an ambush for its prey. The common black snake likes dark confined places such as a crawlspace or attic space due to the fact that they are of the few species of snakes that do not need the sun to aid in digestion. Other snakes have adapted to the environment.

Food for snakes.
A snake starts out when born with the ability to consume insects such as water bugs, roach, spiders and pretty much any bug they can catch. As they begin to grow they will change their eating habits to include small animals such a mice, frogs, bird eggs, and crayfish.

Copperhead closeup (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Once fully grown all snake’s will look for lager prey such as rodents, rats, bats, birds, rabbits and anything they can swallow and digest. A snake regardless of poisonous or non poisonous can be found in a house that may have a pest control issue.

Why do I have a snake in the house?
It is simple! If there is a snake in the structure there is a simple reason for it. Most snakes that enter a building are looking for a food source. Bugs, insects and rodent are the typical food source for a snake.

Are all snakes poisonous?
No and to be completely honest the majority of snake calls a wildlife professional will get are for non-poisonous snakes in the home. This does not make a snake in the house any less dramatic. Snake’s scare most everyone. We are trained or have learned to fear them from a young age. A snake in the home is a red flag of another issue you may not even are aware of.

Never assume a snake is harmless! Let the professionals do that!!

How do I determine if a snake is poisonous?
It is extremely dangerous to make assumptions about a snake. If you run across a snake it is always best to avoid them and call a pro snake control agent to remove the snake threat in your home. If the snake were in your yard, home, business or garage then it would be safest to call a professional snake control person.

Why hire a wildlife professional for snake control?
It is safer to have a trained and experienced snake professional inspect and remove the snake safely and without injury to the snake or your family.

Do Snake traps work?
Yes. As long as it is baited or placed in the precise place in order to maximize the chances of capture. Snake Exclusion is the best way to prevent future issues.

Do snake repellents work?
There are repellents that work for certain species of snakes. And it is best to hire a snake removal professional that can identify the issue and use the proper repellent suitable for your issue.

Few of the calls we get every year are as followed.
A snake found in the yard, A snake found in the garage, A snake found in the bathroom, Snake found in crawlspace, Found a snakeskin in the attic, Snake Animal Control, Do snakes feed on insects? Do snakes feed on rodents? Rat Snake removal, Milk Snake in Crawlspace, Poisonous snake removal, Non-poisonous snake removal, Snake Exclusion in Dallas, TX.

It is now June and this means snake removal is at it’s high point. Snakes are fantastic creatures and are of significant value to our ecosystem. They consume bugs, insects, pest rodents, rats and even other snakes. Without them life would be over run with pest animals.

It is unfortunate that sometimes a snake will follow it’s prey and find it’s way into a building or house and this is the time of year it happens the most.

Rodents such as mice, a mouse, sewer rat, brown rat, deer mouse and even flying squirrels either chew in or find gaps in the structure and once they are in they begin to build a family. after so long predators will take notice.

A snake in the home can be very scary and should always be handled by professional snake removal experts. If you can not identify the snake with certainty do not attempt to remove the snake your self. Snake bites typically happen when untrained individuals attempt to manipulate the snake.

Jerry Hernandez has several years experience in both wildlife removal and Pest Control in Denver, CO and can handle your snake issue and provide a quote to exclude or use product to prevent future occurrences.

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